President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing made an inspection tour of Yangon Technological University under the Department of Advanced Science and Technology in Insein Township, and urban development projects in Hlinethaya and Shwepyitha townships in Yangon Region yesterday.
At the Yangon Technological University, Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Myo Thein Kyaw reported to the President on the construction of buildings, a sports ground and staff housing at the university. The President viewed the scale model of the university.
At the meeting hall of the university, the Union Minister briefed the President on the appointment of faculty members, attendance of students in academic years, requirements of hostels for students and staff, sports activities of students at the gymnasium and sports ground, and the need to build a recreation centre.
In giving guidance, the President stated that when upgrading sports grounds, proper arrangements should be made for entrance and exit routes to ensure systematic access, enable students to participate in physical exercise and sports activities, and facilitate the orderly organization of sporting events.
Regarding the construction of reinforced concrete (RC) buildings, the President underlined that suitable locations that are easily accessible to students should be selected, with construction carried out based on careful calculations. The buildings should also feature modern designs appropriate to the times, with systematic designs prepared in advance before construction begins.
The President inspected the laboratories at the Myanmar-Japan Technological Development Centre 1 to assess their capacity to conduct testing and examination work, the site earmarked for the construction of an RC building, and the practical testing facilities at the Myanmar-Japan Technological Development Centre 2 for assessing the strength and durability of materials such as wood, iron, metals, concrete and soil.
He inspected the University Sports Ground and instructed officials to upgrade the sports ground.
The President looked into the proposed sites for the construction of Hlinethaya Township Football Stadium, located near Kyansittha Road and Ingalaing Creek in Ward 8 and another location beside Kanaung Minthagyi Road in Ward 15, Hlinethaya (East) Township.
The President and party toured Hlinethaya Township by car and gave necessary guidance to officials on ensuring systematic road conditions, compliance with traffic rules and regulations, and maintaining cleanliness and an attractive environment.
The President inspected the site chosen between Pathein Road and Penwegon Road on the Industrial Highway in Ward 34 in Shwepyitha Township and one more location on Pyidaungsu Road between Sabei and Sethmu roads in Ward 31 to construct a modern park and a township sports ground.
In the afternoon, the President met Union ministers, the Yangon Region Chief Minister, the Yangon Command commander, the Yangon City Development Committee chair, the Yangon Mayor and officials and gave guidance that
The President elaborated on the need for responsible officials to take systematic supervisory measures to ensure proper land use in all towns and villages across the country, including those in Yangon Region, and to ensure that land allocated for agricultural and livestock breeding activities is actually put to its intended use.
He also discussed the need to maintain clean, pleasant and attractive towns; ensure effective drainage; systematically plant trees to promote green spaces; and create a well-ventilated, healthy and balanced environment through disciplined supervision and management.
With regard to improving the education sector, he underscored the need to implement education reforms to ensure that all school-age children have access to education and that transition rates from one grade to the next increase. Regarding industrial production, he discussed the need to ensure that factories in designated industrial zones remain operational to increase production and create employment opportunities. Responsible officials should also inspect and supervise factories to ensure that workers receive their labour rights and work in a disciplined and systematic manner.
He further highlighted the need to calculate agricultural and livestock production requirements in proportion to the local population and ensure continuous production so that residents can purchase and consume sufficient supplies of meat, fish, various kinds of eggs and vegetables at affordable prices. – MNA/TTA